YOUTH CIVIC ENGAGEMENT MINI-GRANT
- Grant Application Period Opens 3/27/2023 -
Research shows that youth civic engagement is critical for a variety of reasons. Youth engagement can lead to increased academic performance and improved social-emotional well-being. It builds safe and inclusive school and community cultures and decreases dropout rates. When young people develop healthy civic habits, skills, and commitments, they become more active in community decision-making, leading to broader representation and community benefit.
To support this purpose, the Kansas Volunteer Commission, a Kansas State Department of Education program, announces the availability of grant funds to support the civic engagement of youth in grades K 12. For this grant, applicants may engage in youth civic engagement projects AND/OR provide training to volunteers, staff, or students to support youth civic engagement.
2022 MINI-GRANT RECIPIENTS
- Coffey Health Systems
- United Way of Douglas County
- USD 102 - Cimarron
- USD 218 - Elkhart
- USD 233 - Olathe
- USD 234 - Fort Scott
- USD 240 - Twin Valley
- USD 260 - Derby
- USD 340 - Jefferson West
- USD 345 - Seaman
- USD 353 - Wellington
- USD 383 - Manhattan
- USD 465 - Winfield
- USD 495 - Fort Larned
- USD 501 - Topeka
- Wichita State University
For planning purposes, prior-year guidelines and application materials can be provided upon request. Please email volunteer@ksde.org.